8249 E CAREFREE Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377 (MLS# 6950525)

8249 E CAREFREE Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377

$1,248,980

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,103 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 42,608 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,248,980 Last Modified: 4/13/2026

Overview

Description

You must check out this Carefree gem. Ideally located and backs up to the prestigious Desert Forest Golf Club, this rare opportunity sits on an expansive 42,608 sq. ft. lot in one of the most desirable areas of Carefree, AZ. With over 3,100 sq. ft. of interior space, this home is ready for your vision and creativity. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence features three fireplaces—found in the family room, kitchen, and primary suite—adding warmth, charm, and architectural character throughout. The incredible lot provides privacy, natural desert beauty, and endless potential to transform the property into a true desert retreat. Whether you're looking to reimagine the interiors, redesign the flow, or create a custom luxury haven, the open slate is waiting for you.

Supplements: The combination of premium location, oversized lot, and world-class golf next door makes this a standout opportunity in iconic Carefree. Embrace the potential. Elevate the lifestyle. This home is ready for its next chapter.

Listing Details MLS# 6950525

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number: 8249
Compass: E
Street Name: CAREFREE
St Suffix: Drive
City/Town Code: Carefree
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85377
Zip4: 4094
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 216-26-055
Subdivision: CAREFREE FORE
Tax Year: 2024
Assessor's Map #: 26
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 54 CAREFREE FORE MCR 011030
Assessor's Parcel #: 55
Tax Municipality: Carefree
Taxes: 2440

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No

General Property Description

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles: Detached
Exterior Stories: Yes
# of Interior Levels: Yes
# Bedrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: Yes
Total Bathrooms: 3
Approx SQFT: 3103
Price/SqFt: 402.51
Horses: N
Builder Name: Unknown
Year Built: 1981
Approx Lot SqFt: 42608
Approx Lot Acres: 0.978
Flood Zone: No
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: No
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 3
Elementary School District: Cave Creek Unified District
High School District: Cave Creek Unified District
Elementary School: Black Mountain Elementary School
Jr. High School: Sonoran Trails Middle School
High School: Cactus Shadows High School

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Pima & Cave Creek
Directions: From I-17 Exit E on E Carefree Hwy, L on N Tom Darlington Dr, R on E Cave Creek Rd, L on E Carefree Dr, to home on R.

Legal Info

Township: 6N
Range: 4E
Section: 36
Lot Number: 54

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

More Information

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces: 2
Slab Parking Spaces: 2
Total Covered Spaces: 2

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings

Special Listing Cond

N/A: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Const - Finish

Stucco: Yes

Roofing

Tile: Yes

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 0

Lockbox Type

Supra: Yes

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: Yes

Master Bedroom

Downstairs: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes

Dining Area

Formal: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

View

Desert: Yes

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Interior Features

Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes

Laundry

Washer Included: Yes
Dryer Included: Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: N

Fencing

None: Yes

Water Source

City Water: Yes

Spa

None: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

New Financing

Cash: Yes
VA: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
FannieMae (HomePath): Yes

Utilities

APS: Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Other (See Remarks): Yes

Property Description

Golf Course Lot: Yes

Landscaping

Desert Front: Yes
Desert Back: Yes

Unit Style

All on One Level: Yes

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: Yes

Possession

Close of Escrow: Yes

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: Yes

Assoc Rules/Info

None: Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A View: Desert Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm Master Bedroom: Downstairs Flooring: Carpet; Tile Spa: None Dining Area: Formal Kitchen Features: Disposal; Dishwasher Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s) Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Stucco Roofing: Tile Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air Utilities: APS Water Source: City Water Sewer: Septic Tank Fencing: None Property Description: Golf Course Lot Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back Lockbox Type: Supra Possession: Close of Escrow Unit Style: All on One Level Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Other (See Remarks) New Financing: Cash; VA; FHA; Conventional; FannieMae (HomePath) Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail

Listing Office: Realty Executives Arizona Territory

Last Updated: April - 13 - 2026